Ineos disappointed by new delay of "final" permit for ethane cracker in Antwerp port

Ineos expresses disappointment over the delay caused by the Council for Permit Disputes referring Project ONE's environmental permit case to the European Court of Justice, extending the decision timeline by at least a year. The company highlights that this prolongs the process for a definitive permit, which has already taken five years. Ineos emphasizes the significance of the €5 billion investment, which is expected to create 450 direct jobs and reduce CO2 emissions compared to similar European facilities. Despite the legal challenges, ongoing construction work remains unaffected, with thousands of workers currently on site, and Ineos aims for project startup by the end of 2027.